Residential electricity prices in 98531 in June 2026 averaged approximately 14.91 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% less than the national average rate of 18.34 ¢/kWh (June 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 98531 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2025 to May 2026 - residential electricity prices in 98531 increased approximately 10%, from 13.65 ¢/kWh to 14.95 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 98531 in June 2026 averaged 21.34 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% less than the national average rate of 24.09 $/Mcf (June 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Centralia natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 98531 (Centralia, WA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Centralia (Washington) increased approximately 3%, from 19.80 $/Mcf (May 2025) to 20.41 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Centralia solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Centralia levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 98531 is associated with the city of Centralia, WA in Lewis County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 98531, or for other information related to utilities in Washington, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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